Regional Truck Driver Job at Nussbaum Transportation in Bellwood

We’re looking for CDL A Truck Drivers to join Nussbaum Transportation. This posting presents earning potential, benefits, and basic requirements. The information is provided to help you understand what the role entails and what you can expect as a driver with Nussbaum.

Earnings and Pay Features

• Earn $63-70K your first year (Based on experience; see dropdowns below for a full breakdown).
• Increase your earning potential!
• Tenure: +$0.01 cpm each year (up to $0.50/mile)
• Driver Scorecard Bonus: +$0.02-$0.08/mile (average driver earns $0.03-$0.05)
• Certified RED Bonus: +$0.02/mile
• Door to door practical miles—empty & loaded
• $1,200 - $1,250 weekly guarantee (based on experience). If your miles are short, you’ll still earn the guaranteed amount.
• Activity pay for the work you do, not just the miles you run: $20 for pickups and deliveries; $12 for trailer relays and shuttles; $20/hour detention pay (starts after 1 hour); $270 - $280/day layover pay
• Paid Orientation at Nussbaum Headquarters—$200/day

Schedule and Home Time

• Majority of loads are within a 350-mile radius (some up to 400 miles, rarely further).
• Home Weekly. Most workweeks are Mon-Fri, with full weekends at home. You may occasionally depart Sunday or return Saturday, but less frequently than typical OTR trips.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, & disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Paid vacation and holidays - $290/day
• Rider policy - $10/month
• Paid parking (100%)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan—every employee receives free shares of private Nussbaum stock in a supplemental retirement account

Locations and Hiring Focus

• Hiring in Northeast Illinois into Wisconsin
• Truck Driver responsibilities include operating a tractor-trailer with CDL A required

Driver Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age or older
• At least 6 months of recent experience OR completion of our training program
• Valid CDL A
• No more than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years
• Meet all other Nussbaum requirements

Other Programs

• Early Exit Option: If you decide in the first 90 days that Nussbaum isn’t the right fit, you’ll receive a $1,000 bonus after hauling for 30 days and separating before 90 days.

Our Hiring Philosophy: At Nussbaum, we strive to operate by our core values. We aim to provide an accurate picture of what an OTR trucking job will entail and invest in drivers who want to stay. We may or may not offer the exact kind of job and culture you are looking for, but we’d love to talk to determine if we are a good match for you and your family.

Job postings may include other roles and locations (e.g., Park Ridge, IL; Franklin Park, IL; Chicago, IL) and related CDL A positions. This description focuses on the driver role and associated pay and benefits rather than marketing language.